Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…MVRHS's Dhakir Warren speaks about substance use in our Island's youth community; Dr. Curtis Cetrulo invites the community to be part of the Martha's Vineyard Covid-19 Community Corps; and Poli Bellan Wilson brings us information about PART 2 of the Dukes County Covid 19 Conversation Series about Vaccinations on Onda Brasil. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Michaela Piche filed this report about COVID one year later… speaking with Island Paramedic Ben Davey and MVH CEO Denise Schepici; David Vigneault, ED of the DC Regional Housing Authority, talks about a reworked COVID WINTER RENTAL RELIEF program the DCRHA want people to know about… funded through the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation, generous donors, and the State’s Community Foundation for Covid-19 Relief; NAMI MV’s Lisa Belcastro is here to talk about a FAMILY TO FAMILY Program they run with a new class starting April 1st that provides education and coping tools; and MVM’s Research Librarian, Bow Van Riper is here to share some Island history that until recently was a story people told… a legend that no one could really corroborate really happened… until about 6 years ago… about the three young women who made a stand at The Liberty Pole during the Revolutionary War. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… There is a new meeting you can look into on MV that can be another way into improving our mental health… a resource called Adult Children of Alcoholics and Family Dysfunction… it’s been around a long time but never had a meeting on the Island until recently… Bob M is a member of the ACA Fellowship… and the group secretary for the Martha’s Vineyard Meeting; Cindy Trish is the ED for HAMV… There is an information session coming up these next two Wednesdays the 7th and the 14th for folks over 50 who wish to learn more about the job market on MV and how to navigate and prepare for it whether we are re-entering the job force or wanting to shift into another type of work … it’s called “A STATE of the ISLAND Lively and Informative Panel Discussion on Older Adult Employment”… hosted by ACE MV, Elder Services of CC and the Islands, Healthy Aging MV, and The MV Chamber of Commerce; and Here to talk about Tartan Day ...as well as the beginnings of the Scottish Society of MV and the special pattern that was created for a VINEYARD TARTAN is Steve Ewing, Treasurer of the Scottish Society of Martha’s Vineyard. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…; Beka El-deiry, a member of the Sister Island Relief Committee tells us about the Relief Fund that has been set up to aid the island of St. Vincent int their recovery from a devastating volcanic eruption; MVYRADIO Reporter Michaela Piche delivers a report about Earth Day; and Poli Bellan Wilson brings us an interview with Flavia Gaita, a DJ and Island Bi-Lingual Child Care Provider on Onda Brasil. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…Nancy Gardella, ED of the MV Chamber of Commerce shares her thoughts on tourism and business during the Summer of 2021; Martha's Vineyard Social Justice Foundation Board President Laurie Perry and Board Member Arnie Reisman tell us about the Foundation, their goals, and collaborations; and Poli Bellan Wilson brings us information about the Coalition To Create a MV Housing Bank Listening Sessions.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Edgartown Health Agent Matthew Poole tells us all about the VACCINE BUS that is here through Wednesday, May 19th to deliver vaccines to everyone and anyone who wants one... during convenient hours. To learn more visit the links below; Sophie Jones is the Director of Programs at Slough Farm in Katama. They join us in this segment to fill us in their mission and creative programming; and MVYRADIO's weekly feature called "ONDA BRASIL" with Poli Bellan Wilson brings us news and information of importance to the Island's large Brazilian community. This week Poli speaks with Recovery Coach Brian Morris about a new AA meeting for the Brazilian Community.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Annabelle Hunton, Owner of the Nobnocket Inn in VH and President of the newly formed MV Lodging Association tells us about how this group formed and what they mean to accomplish; SSA Communications Director, Sean Driscoll catches us up on Summer 2021 Travel information; and "ONDA BRASIL" with Poli Bellan Wilson brings us news and information of importance to the Island's large Brazilian community. This week Poli speaks about the Tisbury School Build! 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… more COVID 19 reports and updates from Katrina Delgadillo, Director of Communications for MV Hospital; Russ Hartenstine, Public Information Officer for the MV Emergency Managers Association; Nancy Gardella, ED of the MV Chamber of Commerce; MV Museum's Anna Barber; Andy Herr, Island musician and teacher about Open Mic Nights; and Rick Bausman, founder and director of Rhytm for Life Inc. about hs online demo and discussions every Tuesday Morning at 10:15. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… more COVID 19 reports and updates from SSA's Sean Driscoll; Nancy Gardella from MV Chamber; Russ Hartenstine from the MV Emergency Manangers Association; Kai Rose a member of Young Activists for Social Change for MV; Jim Thomas, founder of the US SLAVE SONGS PROJECT and The Jim Thomas Spirituals Choir; and Elyce Bonnell Edgartown Children's Librarian. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Polian Bellan-Wilson has ONDA BRASIL about Brazilian Flag Day; Chadwick Stokes talks about about his Island connections and his and his wife Sybil’s non-profit CALLING ALL CROWS… and about the Kneel he and his family have been participating in every morning at 10:30 on the lawn of the Chilmark Library; Communications Director Sean Driscoll shares the news about the winners of the Sail Into Imagination Contest and where you can pick a calendar before they are all gone; and Cynthia Mitchell, CEO and founding director of Island Health Inc., spoke about how TEST MV is responding to an increased demand for COVID 19 testing as the holidays approach and community spread surges. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Michael McAuliffe, a celebrated Atty of 30 plus years who began his career as a Federal Civil Rights Prosecutor in DC… and has taken his experience into teaching and writing … talks about authoring his first novel “NO TRUTH LEFT TO TELL”; Guinevere Cramer of Point b Realty and organizer of the celebrated and deeply loved MV Teddy Bear Suite talks about how they’re operating this season with Teddies Around Town and the 6th Annual Teddy Bear Trot; and Polian Bellan Wilson brings us "Onda Brasil" and news about the Community Ambassadors Partnership.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Dukes County Sheriff Bob Ogden shares stories of how they have been reaching into the community to help this Holiday Season; Emily Reddington Executive Director of The Great Pond Foundation and a staff biologist as well… speaks about what the GREAT POND FOUNDATION does…the health of our Island’s ponds, their important role for all living organisms, and simple things we can all do to participate in restoring their health; and Polian Bellan Wilson brings us "Onda Brasil" and the story of how she began working with MVYRADIO. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Lisa BelCastro, Coordinator for NAMI MV and Filmmaker, Vickie Curtis, writer for the docu-drama The Social Dilemma, speak about the Vineyard screening on Friday January 29th at 6:30pm, the importance of this film, and the making of it; SSA Spokesperson Sean Driscoll talks about the initial summer reservation numbers and new technology they've enlisted to help speed things up: and Onda Brasil with Poli Bellan Wilson speaking about the MV SUD "On Island" Campaign. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…Chip Coblyn, Chair of the public health campaign work group of the MV Substance Use Disorder Coalition and he spent some time talking about what they want to accomplish, how they plan on doing it, and how we can get involved, starting with a little background on the beginnings of the MV SUD COALITION; Susan Mercier, Program Director of IWYC at the Family Resource Center a program of MVCS talks about the return of the TAP Access Program that helps Islanders with travel expense when they need to head off island for health appointments; and Onda Brasil with Poli Bellan Wilson speaking about medical interpretation.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…MVYRADIO Reporter Michaela Piche interviews Emily Coulter, owner of Morrice Florist in Vineyard Haven about Valentine's Day flowers: Attorney Michael McAulliffe, author of “No Truth Left To Tell” will be on Night Casts tonight at 7pm at 88.7 nearby or on line at mvyradio dot org… tune in to hear the conversation and the music that will invite you to read this book, or listen to the show in the archives at www.mvyradio.org; Katye Katye Morris is the Senior Director of Food Equity Programs for IGI MV...which includes the Island Food Pantry…as well as IGI’s mobile market... gleaning program, IGI TO GO which is their processed food program and an exciting project with Slough Farm… called Slough Farm Suppers. Katye catches us up on what has been happening and the newest aspects of their evolution; Mark Alan Lovewell, Island Renaissance Man, tells us about our winter harbors; and Onda Brasil with Poli Bellan Wilson speaking about COVID VACCINE.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… JR Mell ED of BBBS of the CCI and Long time Board Member and Supporter Connie Alexander tell us about their Blooming Bids for Kids event and their continued needs; Donna Arold, Social Media, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the MV Garden Club tells us about this year’s event, what drew her into the organization, and why you might want to look into becoming a member too; India Rose … Island Entreprenuer, Business Consultant, Owner of The SIDELINE BRAND Shop on Main St. in VH. and founder of the website EXPERIENCE MVY DOT COM a guide to black owned businesses on the Island tells us about the first ever printed guide; and "ONDA BRASIL" with Poli Bellan Wilson brings us news and information of importance to the Island's large Brazilian community. This week Poli speaks with MV Mediation. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…Emily Reddington, ED of The Great Pond Foundation talks about the new MV CYANO Initiative; Andy Herr, Co-Creater/Founder of First Friday VH tells us all about this summer's events; and "ONDA BRASIL" with Poli Bellan Wilson brings us news and information of importance to the Island's large Brazilian community. This week Poli shares information about IGI's Summer Lunch Program.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…MJ Munafo, ED of the MV Playhouse tells us what they have planned for July; Artist June Schoppe tells us the story of the Manuel Swartz Roberts ahead of CAT BOAT WEEK and "ONDA BRASIL" with Poli Bellan Wilson brings us news and information of importance to the Island's large Brazilian community. This week Poli shares information about Fireflies. To learn more about our guests visit the links below!

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Mark Alan Lovewell muses about July Sailing, Filmmakers Emily Hartford and Molly Powers Gallagher talk about the movie they made during COVID Isolation called 'TYPE A", that will premiere at the WH Film Festival; Island Fashion Designer, Stina Sayre talks about her 2021 FREEDOM Collection and Fashion Show; and "ONDA BRASIL" with Poli Bellan Wilson brings us news and information of importance to the Island's large Brazilian community. This week Poli shares information about Edgartown Library. To learn more about our guests visit the links below!

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…MVH's Chief Nursing and Operations Officer, Claire Seguin gives us an update on how the Delta Variant is affecting our Island and precautions we should be taking, including getting the vaccine; Annie Treitman, coordinator for the MV Book Festival and Author Series tells us about this summer's festival; Stephanie Tavares-Rance, Co-Founder of the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival(MVAAFF) tells us about the origin, growth, and future of the festival; and "ONDA BRASIL" with Poli Bellan Wilson brings us news and information of importance to the Island's large Brazilian community. This week Poli shares information about Trusting the VAX. To learn more about our guests visit the links below!

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Grace Newfield from the MV Tick Program tells us about the Alpha Gal Syndrome that folks are getting from tick bites; MV Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Commander talks about the Boat Safety Training Course they have coming up; Melvin Thornhill shares his experience with Hospice MV as they celebrate their 40th anniversary with their Annual Summer Soiree Fundraising event; and Documentary Filmmaker NC Heikin talks about her latest film LIFE & LIFE about former inmate Reginald Austin which will be screened during the MVAAFF 2021. To learn more about our guests visit the links below!

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Margaret Penicaud and Pat Tankard tell us about their event with Immaculee Ilibagiza: An Evening of Hope and Healing at the Tabernacle< Saturday, August 28th at 7 pm; Leah Brown tells us about The MV Boat to the Basket Program and its mission; Island Designer, Sylvie Farrington shares the story of what helped her renew her passion for the work she does; and this week Poli shares information about the 7 Keys To Life.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Chele Reekie, President of P.A.W.S. of Martha's Vineyard; Island-raised filmmaker Mara Ditchfield tells us about her first feature film being shot on MV; and Marnely Murray and Angela Prout of Shored Up Digital talk about their passion project the Dining Sourcebook for Martha's Vineyard.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… John Murray and Maria Ventura, founders of Darkness Into Vineyard Light; Cindy Trish, ED of Healthy Aging MV talks about FALL PREVENTION; and Polie Bellan Wilson brings us Onda Brasil about CNA Training offered by Hospice of MV.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Aquinnah Wampanoag Elder, Carole Vandal shares their truth about "C Day" and reframing it as Indigenous Peoples Day; Mark Alan Lovewell share a DERBY STORY; and Poli Bellan Wilson of Onda Brasil has part 1 of a series on Immigrant Women. 

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…MVPCS Dir. Pete Steedman and Co-Dir. Scott Goldin talk about this year's Scarecrows that are built every year by the school community to raise funds for various programs and opportunities for the student, from trips to Italy to a prom; Founder of Gathering Growth, Brian Kelley talks about his organization and the Island tree landscape; and Poli Bellan Wilson of Onda Brasil has part 4 of a series on Immigrant Women

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus…David Two Arrows Vanderhoop talks about what we have come to celebrate as Thanksgiving … and the harm that the narrative we have been taught is doing; Matt Scinto, music director and founder of the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra who has been invited to play a concert this coming Saturday Nov. 20th...talks about the origins of the orchestra and benefits of Classical Music. To learn more about our guests visit the links below!

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Lauren Evans founding principal of Monarch Studios Boston talks about her mud kitchens and sensory play; MVPCS seniors Abner Oliveira and JJ Polleys talk about what Thanksgiving means to them and their families; Mark Alan Lovewell shares a Thanksgiving anecdote; and Poli Bellan Wilson brings us news about Felix Neck's Fall Festival on Onda Brasil.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Phillipe Jordi, Founding Director of Island Housing Trust talks about our Island's Housing Crisis, Part 1; Janna Houston of Edgartown Commons talks about the Sandy Paws Rescue Holiday Pet Fair; Creator of the event, Photo Op with Santa Noble and his elf Tony Smalls, Annie Colangeli shares the story of the Noble horse! All money raised will support the Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center non-profit; and 10 year old Merwan Robinson talks about his event, the International Town Meeting on “Keeping Plastic Pollution From Our Oceans”, coming up on Sunday December 12th via zoom.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Emma Green Beach, Executive Director and Shellfish Biologist of the MV Shellfish Group shares with us the thoughtful, effective, innovative work they do to hold the impact of Climate Change at bay; Mary Jane Williams, an RN with a PHD, Chair of the Dukes County Health Council, and a stalwart voice that helps us connect the dots on the effects that our housing crisis is having on our public health; and Chrissie Laury, IWYC Program Coordinator, tells us about the Make Art for Elders Program she created last year.

Vineyard news of the week with Vineyard Gazette managing editor Bill Eville plus… Steamship Authority Spokesperson, Sean Driscoll talks about their Earth Friendly Initiatives as part of the ICAN Island Climate Action Stories Series; Poli Bellan Wilson shares news about the return of the VAX BUS on Onda Brasil; and MVPCS Senior Abner Oliveira talks about his new business and using a C and C machine. To learn more about our guests visit the links below!